Hello! Those of you reading this are most likely expecting to learn a lot about the drama and theatre of ancient Megara. But in order for this to work, you need to help me out some. If you don’t know what comedy and tragedy masks are, then click on this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre_of_ancient_Greece* Actually, just click on it. Even if you know what they are. Only after you’ve read and understand this, you may proceed if you dare. Okay just read the next paragraph.
Much like Athens, Megara offered its citizens a great deal of freedom. Like nearly all Greek city-states, Megara had beautiful temples, gorgeous statues, and open-air theatres. These theatres were famous for their glorious textiles, which were the envy of other Greek polises. There is little exact information regarding the origin and early development of ancient Greek comedy. Although according to Aristotle, writing a century and a half later, it first took shape in Megara. That’s funny. (Get it? Funny… Comedy…) Anyway – Susarion, the earliest Athenian comic poet known, came from Megara. Interesting… What’s even more so is that Aristotle claims that it [comedy] received official recognition (and thus state support) in Athens until somewhat later than tragedy did.
Much like Athens, Megara offered its citizens a great deal of freedom. Like nearly all Greek city-states, Megara had beautiful temples, gorgeous statues, and open-air theatres. These theatres were famous for their glorious textiles, which were the envy of other Greek polises. There is little exact information regarding the origin and early development of ancient Greek comedy. Although according to Aristotle, writing a century and a half later, it first took shape in Megara. That’s funny. (Get it? Funny… Comedy…) Anyway – Susarion, the earliest Athenian comic poet known, came from Megara. Interesting… What’s even more so is that Aristotle claims that it [comedy] received official recognition (and thus state support) in Athens until somewhat later than tragedy did.
* This link doesn’t actually help this paragraph – I just found it very interesting and I am using it to help teach you. So click on the link even if you already know what comedy and tragedy masks are. Well? Click on it already!
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